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HUESTICK Complexion Stick 13 Medium dupes and alternatives Live Tinted

Medium light · Warm undertone

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar foundation overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).

Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC30

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
Live Tinted
13 MediumChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NC30
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$3 less (7%)

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion 25N MOCHA

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
Live Tinted
13 MediumChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
TIRTIR
25N MOCHA
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
88
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
54
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$17 less (40%)

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

More matches

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

Ranked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. #3 · Wet n Wild

    PhotoFocus Liquid Foundation

    Golden Beige
    Shade match 96
    $5.24$7.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$36.76 less (88%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 87
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (10%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    470 Radiant Honey
    Shade match 99
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23.01 less (55%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    99
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Warm Beige
    Shade match 98
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$29.01 less (69%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    27C COOL BEIGE
    Shade match 80
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$17 less (40%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneContains listed fragranceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light medium with cool undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Natural Beige
    Shade match 97
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$29.01 less (69%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 99
    $39SephoraSephora$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    99
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: tan complexion with warm yellow undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW18
    Shade match 88
    $39SephoraSephora$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: beige with neutral undertone for light skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick 13 Medium (Medium light · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Biscuit

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Biscuit

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

  2. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    23.5 Medium Amber

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 23.5 Medium Amber

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $30

  3. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    410 Bisque W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 410 Bisque W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  4. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Medium Neutral

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Medium Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $8

  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Fawn 4.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Fawn 4.5

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

  6. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4W Warm

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4W Warm

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · yellow undertone

    $42

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest shade match works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC30, against Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 13 Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade13 MediumClosest shade matchNC30Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#d6a47a#d5a57cLooks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall49
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type40Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 99/100High confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC30.

Same or better

  • $3 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion in 25N MOCHA, against Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 13 Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade13 MediumClosest overall alternative25N MOCHAScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour95#d6a47a#d9a881Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedLight mediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65WarmNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 88/100High confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion in 25N MOCHA.

Same or better

  • $17 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than warm undertone
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC30

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$3 less (7%)

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion 25N MOCHA

Match price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$17 less (40%)

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

How these matches are scored

31 similar shades scored two ways: the shade match on colour, depth and undertone; the overall match on shade match, finish and visual result, wear and performance and skin suitability. Ingredients are shown for information and used by the filters only. Prices are shown next to every match and never change a score. How scoring and confidence work.

Shade colours are sampled from Beautler’s processing of retailer swatch images and are a digital approximation. Prices and stock were last checked when the product was imported; the retailer page is the source of truth.